Paris vs Brest Preview: Team News & Prediction
by Alex Lawes ·
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Paris FC are heading towards a mid-table finish as they welcome a Stade Brest side in a similar position to the capital city on Sunday afternoon.
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Paris preview: Improved Paris
Following the appointment of former Nantes and Paris Saint-Germain boss Antoine Kombouare a couple of months ago, Paris have been much-improved as they push into the middle-of-the-table and clear from danger.
The Parisians did recently succumb to a slender 1-0 loss at home to an in-form Lille side last weekend, ending what was an eight-match unbeaten run of form in France's top-flight.
Brest preview: Mid-table Brest
They now face a Brest side that, under the management of former Sunderland player Eric Roy, have remained steady throughout the Ligue 1 campaign but they are drifting towards the end of the season.
The visitors' most recent outing was a thrilling 3-3 draw with title challenging but faltering Lens, in a game in which Brest did have a 3-0 lead at half-time at Stade Francis-le Ble.
Paris team news: Lees-Melou suspended
Former Norwich City midfielder Pierre Lees-Melou is now missing through suspension for this one, while Julien Lopez remains sidelined through injury alongside Pierre-Yves Hamel.
Predicted XI (4-1-4-1): Trapp; Camara, Coppola, Mbow, Sangui; Chergui; Ikone, Munetsi, Lopez, Simon; Immobile
Unavailable: Lees-Melou (Suspended), Lopez (Injured), Hamel (Injured)
Questionable:
Brest team news: Guindo suspended
Brest defender Daouda Guindo is missing through suspension for this one, while Bradley Locko is an injury issue alongside attacking midfielder Kamory Doumbia.
Predicted XI (4-3-3): Coudert; Lala, Chardonnet, Coulibaly, Diaz; Chotard, Tousart, Magnetti; Del Castillo, Ajorque, Dina Ebimbe
Unavailable: Guindo (Injured), Locko (Injured)
Questionable: Doumbia (Injured)
Paris vs Brest prediction
That very frustrating second-half performance from Brest means that they are now winless in their last five matches. Paris were unfortunate to succumb to a defeat last weekend and they will be expected to bounce back so backing the Parisians, especially with their home advantage, would appear the way to go for this one this weekend.
Paris vs Brest tip: Double chance - Paris to win or draw
